FY19 Grants Now Open

Proposals Due January 7th!

November 26, 2018

We are pleased to announce our FY19 current funding opportunity. The MMC is requesting proposals that address the impacts of a changing ocean on marine mammals of importance to Alaska Natives. Learn more

MMC Funds New Projects

FY18 Awards Address Threats to Marine Mammals

September 1, 2018

We are pleased to announce the five recipients of our FY18 research grants, which focus on community-driven conservation approaches to eliminate, manage, or mitigate threats to marine mammals. Check back in November, 2018 for our request for proposals for FY19.

Missed Our Annual Meeting?

Catch Up on the Issues Discussed

June 1, 2018

The Commission’s Annual Meeting was held Tuesday-Thursday, May 29-31, 2018 at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison Street, Seattle, Washington. The meeting focused on marine mammal issues in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska and a summary can be found on our 2018 Annual Meeting page. The meeting agenda can be found here.

2017 Annual Report

Our Top Stories in 2017

February 28, 2018

The 2017 Annual Report highlights a few of our top accomplishments for 2017. Read the report

FY19 President's Budget

MMC Proposed to be Eliminated

February 12, 2018

The Administration requests the elimination of the Marine Mammal Commission. The MMC has met its Congressional mandate for over 40 years, at a cost of about 1 penny per American per year. Click here to view message from MMC Chair

In Memoriam

Dr. John Elliot Reynolds III

January 17, 2018

A tribute to to the life of our former Commission Chair, Dr. John Reynolds – a true giant in the world of marine mammal science and conservation. Read more